Vehicle Gear Articles
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ReviewREVIEW: Keeper KwikFeed Ratchet Tie Down Straps, Faster, Stronger, and Easier to Use
Our review of Keeper KwikFeed ratchet straps covers their innovative quick-feed design, secure grip, and road-tested performance for securing cargo, gear, and vehicles with ease. Find out what makes them particularly suitable for off-road adventures.
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Vehicle Gear1UP 2″ Xtreme Duty Bike Rack: The Ultimate Hitch-Mounted Solution for E-Bikes and More
Discover the 1UP 2″ Xtreme Duty Bike Rack: a durable, user-friendly, and expandable solution for securely transporting heavy e-bikes and bikes of all types. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts seeking reliability and performance on any adventure.
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Vehicle GearGetting to Know Dirtbox Overland: Modular Overland Solutions for Adventurers
Discover Dirtbox Overland, a modular overland gear innovator founded by engineers Jay Couch and Tao Guo. From flatbed conversions to canopy campers, their lightweight, durable, and versatile products are designed to grow with your adventures.
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Vehicle GearDiscount Tire’s Treadwell Research Park: How the Tire Retailer Tests All Its Tires In An Effort To Put Buyers in The Right Rubber
Discover how Discount Tire tests tires at Treadwell Research Park, a 900-acre facility in Texas. Learn about their rigorous on- and off-road evaluations, the Treadwell tool, and how it helps match drivers with the perfect tire.
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Vehicle GearReview: Novsight Cyber 6-inch LED Pods Are Tailored For Off-Road Adventures
The Novsight Cyber 6-inch LED Pods offers your vehicle a blend of robust design, versatile lighting modes and high-performance illumination tailored for your off-road adventures.
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TechnologyStaying Connected on the Trail: Starlink Mini & Our DIY Spare Tire Mount
The ability to access navigation apps, maintain communication with loved ones, and even check weather updates or reach emergency services can be crucial. This balance of connectivity and adventure is where the Starlink Mini comes in, and for our OVR LC100 Land Cruiser, it has become a valuable addition to our toolkit.
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Vehicle GearReview: Freedom Recovery Gear’s Thompson Pulley Block
One of the latest pulley blocks on the market is the Thompson Pulley Block from Canadian company, Freedom Recovery Gear. It takes ideas from traditional snatch blocks and aluminum rings to create a new approach to the pulley block.
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ReviewREVIEW: Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack - Kratos
We had the opportunity to test the Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack, also known as Kratos, and it has quickly become a staple in our off-road arsenal.
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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Hard Shell Roof Top Tent
The Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Clamshell roof top tent presents a sleek, lightweight solution to overlanding enthusiasts who seek convenience, practicality and a compact form-factor on a budget. We test one out on the OVR Land Cruiser.
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ReviewKC HiLiTES Ford Bronco Ditch Lights & Spare Tire Light Mount
We install KC HiLiTES’ Ford Bronco A-Pillar/Ditch Mount and Lights Bundle and Spare Tire Light Mount for much needed auxiliary area lighting.
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ReviewiKamper Raconteur 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack Install & Review
iKamper is making a major push with its all-new Raconteur roof and bed rack line-up. Currently available for 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma (2005+) and 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner (2010-2024), the Raconteur is a strong foundation for gear-heavy overlanders.
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ReviewXVENTURE XV-3 Off-Road Trailer Review: Modular Design, Versatile Features, and Awesome Adventures
The adage goes, April showers bring May flowers but for us vehicle based outdoor enthusiasts, it signals that Overland Expo West is just around the corner. Last year, we made the trek in the hopes of finding, buying or borrowing cool products that we could review for you, our readers.
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UpgradeREVIEW: Husky X-act Contour Floor Mats and Weatherbeater Cargo Liner
When it came time to replace our ill-fitting, repurposed floor mats in our “Pavement Princess” Ford Bronco, we knew we needed something that offered precision fit and superior protection.
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DIY/How ToInstalling Pelican Case Legacy Roof Mounts
Pelican has released roof rack mounts for their legacy hardcases. See how they are installed in this step-by-step article.
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DIY/How ToInstalling American Adventure Lab’s Smart Solutions: Transform Any Off-Roader Into an Overlander
A step-by-step install of a slew of American Adventure Lab’s Smart Solutions storage options for Jeep Wrangler.
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DIY/How ToGetting Hitched: The Torklift EcoHitch Has A Number Of Hidden Talents
We install the Torklift EcoHitch to our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek.
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Vehicle GearEgoé Nestbox Supertramp: A Czech-Made Customizable Camper Setup Made for Vans, SUVs and Jeeps
Egoé’s Nestbox Supertramp is the company’s most rugged, off-road-specific, overland-ready camper kit yet. Made for vans, SUVs and Jeeps.
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ReviewOne Lock To Rule Them All: We Try Out BOLT’s Secure & Simplified One-Key Lock
A firsthand review of BOLT’s One-Key 5/8” Receiver Lock, YotaMD’s Titanium Reinforced Toyota/Lexus Key Kit and Tuffy’s Pull-Apart Key Chain.
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Buyer's GuideOVR Overland and Off-Road Vehicle Snorkel Buyer’s Guide
Let’s take a look at snorkels designed specifically for your vehicle.
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DIY/How ToBoards Aboard: Installing Overland Kitted’s Spare Tire Mount For Maxtrax Recovery Boards
We Install Overland Kitted’s Spare Tire Accessory Bracket, a secure mount for your Maxtrax recovery boards.